Ash gourd Also known as Winter-melon, or Kohala in Marathi and Petha in Hindi,  Ash Gourd is a round or oblong melon, native to South Asia. It grows on a vine and is very similar in size and colour to a watermelon. When ripe, the ash gourd’s exterior transforms from its fuzzy surface into a waxy, ash-coloured exterior, which also lends the gourd its name.Ash Gourd’s Nutrition Profile ... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/the-miraculous-health-benefits-of-ash-gourd/2684